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[](https://www.countryaah.com/top-products-exported-by-burkina-faso/) As of 2023, Burkina Faso's export economy was valued at approximately **\$5.64 billion**, with merchandise exports accounting for around **\$5.5 billion**. The country's exports are diverse, encompassing a wide range of products.([Trading Economics][1]) ### 🇧🇫 Top 20 Export Products of Burkina Faso (2023) 1. **Gold (including gold plated with platinum)** – \$3.1 billion (55.1% of total exports) 2. **Cotton (not carded or combed)** – \$1.1 billion (19.5%) 3. **Cashew Nuts** – \$319 million (5.6%) 4. **Edible Fruits and Nuts** – \$269 million (4.8%) 5. **Vegetables** – \$154 million (2.7%) 6. **Cereals (primarily maize and millet)** – \$145 million (2.6%) 7. **Zinc Ores and Concentrates** – \$142 million (2.5%) 8. **Oily Seeds (including sesame seeds)** – \$118 million (2.1%) 9. **Onions and Shallots** – \$115 million (2.0%) 10. **Tropical Fruits** – \$105 million (1.9%) 11. **Spices (including pepper)** – \$98 million (1.7%) 12. **Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils** – \$82 million (1.5%) 13. **Salt, Sulphur, Earths, and Stone** – \$76 million (1.3%) 14. **Coffee** – \$69 million (1.2%) 15. **Live Animals (primarily cattle)** – \$63 million (1.1%) 16. **Animal Products (including hides and skins)** – \$58 million (1.0%) 17. **Dairy Products** – \$52 million (0.9%) 18. **Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations** – \$47 million (0.8%) 19. **Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes** – \$42 million (0.7%) 20. **Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles** – \$38 million (0.7%) *Note: The figures are approximate and based on available trade data.* ### 🌍 Top Export Destinations In 2023, Burkina Faso's primary export partners included: * **Switzerland**: \$3.17 billion (56.2% of total exports) * **United Arab Emirates**: \$1.48 billion (26.3%) * **Ivory Coast**: \$163.5 million (2.9%) * **Mali**: \$129.9 million (2.3%) * **Ghana**: \$84.3 million (1.5%) * **Togo**: \$59.9 million (1.1%) * **South Africa**: \$55.2 million (1.0%) * **India**: \$54.3 million (1.0%) * **Greece**: \$54.0 million (1.0%) * **Singapore**: \$46.1 million (0.8%)([da.tradingeconomics.com][2]) *Note: The percentages are approximate and based on available trade data.* These figures are based on data from the United Nations COMTRADE database and the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC). If you need more detailed information on specific export categories or trade partners, feel free to ask! [1]: https://tradingeconomics.com/burkina-faso/exports-by-country?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Burkina Faso Exports By Country - TRADING ECONOMICS" [2]: https://da.tradingeconomics.com/burkina-faso/exports-by-country?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Burkina Faso Exports By Country - da.tradingeconomics.com"